Gavin Williams

Baez' home run was his second of the year. He hit a three-run shot off Gavin Williams in the second inning. It was his first home run since April 14th. Baez is still hitting just .177 with a .460 OPS and 28 RBI on the season. He's well off the fantasy radar at this point, but perhaps this home run buys him some more time with the Tigers before they inevitably decide to cut ties.

Williams gave up six hits, walked two and struck out nine. He made one mistake, which Javier Baez hit out for a three-run home run. Otherwise, Williams was excellent and posted his best start since returning from the injured list. He looked a lot like he did last year and could be a reliable fantasy arm over the course of the rest of the season. The 24-year-old right-hander is set to face the Tigers on the road next week.

Williams held the Padres off the board over the first three innings, but he gave up a three-spot in the fourth before being pulled from the contest. The right-hander had pitched well in his last few starts. This wouldn't earn that same designation. He'll take a 4.50 ERA into a start Thursday against Detroit.

It'll be Gavin Williams and Ben Lively taking the ball this weekend for the remainder of the three-game second-half opening home series against the Padres. Bibee got hit hard in his final two outings prior to the Midsummer Classic, but has emerged as a borderline elite strikeout source over the last few weeks. The uptick in whiffs could lead to a monster second half.

Williams gave up three hits, walked three and struck out two. Last season, Williams had a 3.29 ERA and 81 strikeouts in 82 innings. It's only been three starts so far this year, but we haven't seen the same kind of pitcher yet. Williams has a 3.77 ERA and nine strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings this year.